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By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives
every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its
best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest
humanitarian network?
Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!
Job Description:
WHY CHOOSE US?
Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much
something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the
world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming
individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet
uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that
matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made
whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and
situations for the better.
When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower
your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work
with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for
others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You
join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as
what you do while at work.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview)
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Lead the daily operation of support services and business office
operations for regional administrative functions. Support budget
monitoring, daily finance transactions, local vendor relationships,
facilities management, fleet management, Human Resources,
Information Technology, and records/reports. Provide support,
development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.
Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard
operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local
regulations.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
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Monitor budget and expenditure, approve procurement transactions,
prepare forecasts, and ensure programs are executed within budget.
Maintain, and distribute operational processes and procedures and
ensure adherence. Provide guidance for grant reporting and respond
to requests for information and/or documentation, delegating to
volunteers as appropriate.
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Support coordination of activities of the facility, establish work
procedures, approve all maintenance, develop relationship with new
vendors, analyze data to inform future decisions, plan for real
estate transactions, achieve objectives set forward by management,
and meet with other divisions to discuss shared services.
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Provide training to volunteers to handle the administrative
transactions necessary for the business, ensuring that their efforts
are well-coordinated with the strategic business goals.
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Analyze fleet inventory records, training, maintenance, and
management of the fleet and personnel.
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Support planning and preparation for events including the training
volunteers to prepare insurance certificate applications, financial
collection processes, and appropriate forms and codes used for
regulated items including alcohol.
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Train staff in use of business software application systems and
support the escalation for regional phone and computer issues.
Scope:
Full knowledge of job. Substantial acquaintance with and
understanding of general aspects of the job. Contact within
department and occasionally outside of organization.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):
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Education: High School or equivalent required.
Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business or Public Administration
preferred.
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Experience: Minimum 5 years of financial or facilities business
operations/administrative experience in
community organizations, government agencies, non-profit, business or
equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Experience working effectively with volunteers and board members
preferred.
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Language: Must be bilingual and proficient in English and Spanish
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Management Experience: N/A
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Skills & Abilities: Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work
to maximize team performance and meet customer expectations. Excellent
organizational skills and ability to work with attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create and maintain
collaborative work relationships within the organization and with
external stakeholders. Proficient with MS Office software, including
Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Strong knowledge of
federal, state and local employment laws. Ability to work on a team.
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Travel: Travel is required throughout the Region.
* Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies
requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum
education and general experience years combined (Management
experience cannot be substituted).
Physical Requirements:
Physical requirements are those present in normal office
environment conditions. Operational flexibility is required to meet
sudden and unpredictable needs. Ability to use a personal computer,
applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods of time.
May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle, and
working under challenging conditions.
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this
position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive
list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so
classified.
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications):
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great
support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:
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Medical, Dental Vision plans
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Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
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PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure
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Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and
five floating holidays
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401K with 6% match
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Paid Family Leave
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Employee Assistance
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Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
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Service Awards and recognition
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the
opportunity to make a difference every day.
The American Red Cross is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,
race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran
status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be
considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County
Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance,
the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and
local laws.
AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through
service, and its partners — the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National
Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance — launched
Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with
opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross
is proud to be an
EONS
partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of
organizations.
Interested in Volunteering? Visit
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to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.
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